Further Reading

Linkage

Standardisation

Possibility of linkage among databases

Data from the DREAM database can be linked to other register data available at Statistics Denmark through an encrypted identification key.

Linkage

Standardisation

N.A.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Data from the DREAM database can be linked to other register data available at Statistics Denmark through an encrypted identification key.

Data quality

Entry errors if applicable

Data is updated as soon as a person is on a benefit for as little as one day, but since only one weekly registration is possible, information is sometimes overwritten. Information about unemployment is regarded as more important than information about cash benefits, and sickness benefits are regarded as more important than information about job activation.

Breaks

Some of the codes do not apply for all years since politics, and therefore the different programmes have changed.

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Data is updated weekly primarily using the same codes

Data quality

Entry errors if applicable

Data is updated as soon as a person is on a benefit for as little as one day, but since only one weekly registration is possible, information is sometimes overwritten. Information about unemployment is regarded as more important than information about cash benefits, and sickness benefits are regarded as more important than information about job activation.

Breaks

Some of the codes do not apply for all years since politics, and therefore the different programmes have changed.

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

Data is updated weekly primarily using the same codes

Applicability

Strengths:
The register is updated weekly, which makes it possible to perform exact longitudinal studies. It covers the entire population, which has received some kind of transfer payment. The data can also be linked to a range of different registers, e.g. social back ground information.
Weaknesses:
The dataset is not suitable for analyses on the population (but suitable for analysing changes over time).

Applicability

Strengths:
The register is updated weekly, which makes it possible to perform exact longitudinal studies. It covers the entire population, which has received some kind of transfer payment. The data can also be linked to a range of different registers, e.g. social background information.
Weaknesses:
The dataset is not suitable for analyses on the population (but suitable for analysing changes over time).